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flag A hosepipe ban continues in Oxfordshire due to severe water shortages despite recent rain.

flag A hosepipe ban remains in effect across much of Oxfordshire, including areas served by Thames Water, due to severe water shortages despite recent rainfall. flag The summer of 2025 was the hottest on record, with rainfall over the past six months falling to less than half the average, leaving rivers and groundwater levels critically low. flag Dry soil has absorbed much of the recent rain, limiting replenishment of underground supplies that feed the River Thames. flag Thames Water continues to manage the crisis through leak repairs, smart pressure systems, and demand monitoring, urging residents to conserve water—reducing a 10-minute shower by two minutes saves about 20 liters. flag The ban remains necessary to ensure long-term water sustainability.

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